Stephen Joseph “Steve” Burgett, 69, passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2024 at his home in Stevensville.
Steve was born on March 23, 1955 in Cortland, NY. He was the second of five children born to Joe and Martha Burgett. He lived in Homer, NY until 1971 when the family moved to Stevensville, MT. Steve graduated from Stevensville High School in 1974. He worked on the family farm on Groff Lane and raised hogs.
On June 7, 1986, he married Donna Lowry of Stevensville. Together they had two children, Martha and Jake.
Steve was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Martha, and his younger brother Art.
He is survived by his wife, Donna; daughter, Martha (Travis) Gerten; grandchildren, Silas and Echo Gerten of Sidney, MT; son, Jake Burgett of Kent, WA; brothers, Don Burgett of Seaside, OR and Gary (Kerry) Burgett of Stevensville; sister, Carol (Allen) Teetes of Bruceton Mills, WV.
The family would like to thank the members of the quick response unit of the Stevensville Fire Department and the ambulance members who responded to his home.
Services will be announced at a later date when family and friends can get together. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.whitesittfuneralhome.com.